[scifinoir2] Fw: The Nation, August 4/11 - Noted has advice for activists who support Obama's candidacy but want to press him on key issues.

2008-07-22 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: The Nation, August 4/11 - Noted has advice for activists who support Obama's candidacy but want to press him on key issues. I'm concerned about a number of recent shifts by Sen. Obama on: Iraq, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, gun control, public-financing

[scifinoir2] Solar systems like ours may be rare

2008-07-22 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Solar systems like ours may be rare URL to an interesting article from MSNBC _http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25784858/_ (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25784858/) First paragraphs As humans look farther into the universe and discover more and more planets beyond the sun, many

[scifinoir2] Death Star Repairmen written up in Rebel Alert!

2008-07-22 Thread Big Apple Conventions
Hi Friends! Great news! My Star Wars Parody band, the Death Star Repairmen has been given a great writeup in the comedic Star Wars blog Rebel Alert! Great timing too, since we have just released a new CD. Here's part of the writeup: Rock The Rebellion! Welcome to the rebellion. Are you

[scifinoir2] Will the space elevator rise?

2008-07-22 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Will the space elevator rise? URL to an article in CosmicLog _http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/07/18/1206845.aspx_ (http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/07/18/1206845.aspx) I've always liked the idea of space elevators. Clarke built one from the ground

[scifinoir2] Do We Need a Christopher Nolan Batman Trilogy?

2008-07-22 Thread Tracey de Morsella
Do We Need a Christopher Nolan Batman Trilogy? Was 'The Dark Knight' good enough? Should we leave it at that? Congratulations Christopher http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/celebrity/christopher_nolan Nolan. You just delivered the best comic-book film ever. And creeping hell, it happens to be one of

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2008-07-22 Thread Tracey de Morsella
Is It Too Early to Remake 'Hancock'? The answer is no, that is if you were wondering Unlike some who feel every remake amounts to a personal affront on their gentleman's honor, I've gone on record saying remakes rarely irk me.* So I say, why not remake http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/movie/hancock

[scifinoir2] Batman Villains Casting Speculation

2008-07-22 Thread Tracey de Morsella
Batman Villains Casting Speculation By Thomas Leupp As The Dark Knight mounts its record-breaking box office run, talk of future sequels has already reached a fever pitch. But which foes might Batman face in a potential follow-up? Following in the footsteps of Heath Ledger's terrifying turn

Re: [scifinoir2] Batman Villains Casting Speculation

2008-07-22 Thread Martin
I'm voting for Black Mask, maybe with secret funding from Ra's al-Ghul, which Batman gleans at the very end of the movie. quot;My father said, #39;When in doubt, castle.quot;- Kurt Vonnegut http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUxw9aUVik --- On Tue, 7/22/08, Tracey de Morsella [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [scifinoir2] Watermelon May Be A Natural Viagra

2008-07-22 Thread Martin
You can have my share, pal. Never liked the stuff. quot;My father said, #39;When in doubt, castle.quot;- Kurt Vonnegut http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUxw9aUVik --- On Tue, 7/22/08, Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Watermelon

Re: [scifinoir2] Warners, DC Plan Superhero Film Future

2008-07-22 Thread Martin
As I understand it, pal, it stands, imaginatively enough, for Detective Comics. quot;My father said, #39;When in doubt, castle.quot;- Kurt Vonnegut http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUxw9aUVik --- On Tue, 7/22/08, Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:

Re: [scifinoir2] Is It Too Early to Remake 'Hancock'?

2008-07-22 Thread gwashin891
Okay.  While I have problems with Hancock.  The version now in the movies is a lot better than the original script (which I've have and read) which I think is pure crap.  A prime example of good idea, bad execution.  Plus I head Hancock had a major battle with the censors who ordered a lot of

Re: [scifinoir2] Bale, Nolan on NPR's Fresh Air Today

2008-07-22 Thread KeithBJohnson
ha-ha! It's an uncanny resemblance indeed, though Bale seems to be rather introspective and intelligent -- Original message -- From: Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'll take in the listen later. And I may never be able to watch anything Bale is in now, after realizing that

[scifinoir2] Re: Is It Too Early to Remake 'Hancock'?

2008-07-22 Thread ravenadal
I admit my opinions can be, on occasion, outre - for instance I believe the first Hulk movie is superior to the second and I continue to champion CATWOMAN. That said, like the hieroglyphics Hancock absently scribbles on the wall of his prison cell, there is something intelligent going on in

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Is It Too Early to Remake 'Hancock'?

2008-07-22 Thread Mike Street
yeah it's fine as it is and we don't need to see another one. On Tue, Jul 22, 2008 at 2:04 PM, ravenadal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I admit my opinions can be, on occasion, outre - for instance I believe the first Hulk movie is superior to the second and I continue to champion CATWOMAN. That

Re: [scifinoir2] Do We Need a Christopher Nolan Batman Trilogy?

2008-07-22 Thread KeithBJohnson
I've been talking to people about this for a few weeks. Think we discussed this here a while back. Back then I stated that I think Ra's Al Ghul's return would be a great idea. I still think that would work. One, Ra's is immortal (or at least long-lived) so he could return. If Nolan doesn't want

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2008-07-22 Thread KeithBJohnson
Ra's Al Ghul and Talia! -- Original message -- From: Tracey de Morsella [EMAIL PROTECTED] Batman Villains Casting Speculation By Thomas Leupp As The Dark Knight mounts its record-breaking box office run, talk of future sequels has already reached a fever pitch. But

Re: [scifinoir2] Do We Need a Christopher Nolan Batman Trilogy?

2008-07-22 Thread Mike Street
I don't think it would top what was done in this film. The center piece was the Joker and without a major center piece like that I don't think it will see the same success. If I where him I would go with the Ridder as the next villain and have be be a serial killer putting secret messages all

Re: [scifinoir2] Do We Need a Christopher Nolan Batman Trilogy?

2008-07-22 Thread KeithBJohnson
That's my point don't try to top this film. Just make a good third film that logically continues the threads left over from the second film. Don't try to outdo the second in any way, just tell a good story. And for that, I think Ra's, Talia, and maybe even Two Face might work I disagree about

Re: [scifinoir2] Do We Need a Christopher Nolan Batman Trilogy?

2008-07-22 Thread Mike Street
I just really thought Batman himself in this movie was boring. I was more interested in Commissioner Gordan, Harvey Dent, and the other cast then Christian Bale. if he didn't come back for the 3rd film I wouldn't be mad. Personally Batman could have not even been in this movie On Tue, Jul 22,

Re: [scifinoir2] Batman Villains Casting Speculation

2008-07-22 Thread yinka oyekunle
Definitely Ra's Al Ghul (again) and Talia but I'd like to see that in a 4th or even 5th installment. I think the version of Mr. Freeze from BTAS would be a good... lots of methos, not too over-the-top sci-fi... kinda. Has anyone seen the latest animated Batman movie (I forgot the name... I

Re: [scifinoir2] Warners, DC Plan Superhero Film Future

2008-07-22 Thread Astromancer
I was just curious...So that's not what DC stands for and Dark Horse is an entirely different entity? “I am me,” said the stranger, “and I work for the ones who pay my fee...and that#39;s not you.quot; - The Side Street Chonicles by C.W. Badie --- On Tue, 7/22/08, Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[scifinoir2] FW: The plan to kill the free internet

2008-07-22 Thread Tracey de Morsella
From: Chris de Morsella [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 8:43 PM To: Tracey de Morsella; 'julia demorsella'; 'paul demorsella'; Rae; 'S. Drasnin'; 'Loyd Atwood'; 'Jose Alvavez' Subject: The plan to kill the free interent In the last 15 years or so, as a society we have

Re: [scifinoir2] FW: The plan to kill the free internet

2008-07-22 Thread Astromancer
First step, digital TV signals...next step; cable TV will become free and public...Last move: Beware of free internet!! “I am me,” said the stranger, “and I work for the ones who pay my fee...and that#39;s not you.quot; - The Side Street Chonicles by C.W. Badie --- On Tue, 7/22/08, Tracey de